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Fanfare For Maksymowicz: A Campus Legend in the Shadow of 'Fallen Star'
- May 9, 2013, updated May 9, 2013
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The story behind an unmarked, mysterious art installation at UCSD and its rumored connection to a tragic moment in campus history.
San Diego County's Proposed $5 Billion Budget Goes Before The Public
- May 8, 2013
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San Diego's County Board of Supervisors voted to begin public hearings on a proposed $5 billion budget for the next fiscal year. We break it down with Supervisor Greg Cox.
Wildfire Awareness Week Comes With Dire Warnings For San Diego
- May 8, 2013
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Dire predictions are being made by state officials about this year's fire season. Cal Fire in San Diego went to peak staffing this week, a month ahead of schedule, to prepare for a dangerous fire season.
$35M Baggage Screening System Ready At San Diego Airport
- May 7, 2013
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Terminal 2 at San Diego International Airport is now fully equipped with a new state-of-the-art baggage system designed to get your luggage to and from the plane faster than ever.
San Diego Students Get Ready For Prom In Donated Dresses
- May 7, 2013
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The final months of high school are meant to be a special time for seniors. Rituals like graduation, yearbook and prom mark the passage from one phase of life to the next. But they also bring lots of added costs.
What The State Court Ruling On Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Means To San Diego
- May 7, 2013
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The California Supreme Court says cities can ban medical marijuana dispensaries. The ruling comes while San Diego leaders consider medical marijuana shop regulations.
Mood Watch App - Track Your Mood Disorder
- May 6, 2013, updated May 6, 2013
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One of the ways to get a handle on bipolar disorder and other severe mood swings is to keep a record of what's going on in your life. A San Diego woman has created an app to help those with mood disorders track how they're feeling and share the results with their doctor of therapist.
Fire Officials Urge Fire Season Preparedness
- May 3, 2013
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San Diego Fire Department officials are warning homeowners to prepare for what could be a difficult fire season.
San Diego Police Debut Low Rider To Strengthen Community Relations
- May 1, 2013
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What has four wheels, a hydraulic system and a bumping stereo you can hear driving up the street?
San Diego Students Have Plans For Stalled Redevelopment Site
- May 1, 2013
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Redevelopment agencies are a thing of the past in California. So what happens to the areas that were being held for their projects?
Former Mayors Sanders, Hedgecock, Wilson Reflect On Years In Office
- May 1, 2013, updated May 2, 2013
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"Leading San Diego: Former Mayors Reflect" brought three former mayors together to look back at their time in office, share their successes, their regrets and their answers to questions from San Diegans.
Junior Seau's Death Keeps Spotlight On Brain Injuries
- May 1, 2013, updated May 1, 2013
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The death of Junior Seau, a year ago, put a spotlight on brain injury and added momentum to a lawsuit against the NFL.
From Near Death to Total Recovery: Yogi Bhava Ram Shares His Story of Self Healing
- May 1, 2013, updated May 1, 2013
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Winning a Dupont Award is something most journalists dream about. So why would a Dupont-winning NBC war correspondent drop his profession and become a yoga instructor in San Diego?
Will Amgen Tour Of California Pump Up Profits In Escondido?
- May 1, 2013
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Escondido will host the first leg of the Amgen Tour of California, the largest cycling event in the United States, this month. Escondido city leaders are hoping the economic benefits outweigh the costs.
San Diego Eases Graywater Rules
- May 1, 2013, updated May 1, 2013
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San Diego city officials approved new rules yesterday that make it easier for residents to tap into a water source they already use.
